School: Baile Mhic Ealgóid
- Location:
- Ballymacelligott, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Siobhán Ní Riada
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- (continued from previous page)wild geese and ducks flying inland from the sea
(11) In summer it is a sure sign of fine weather when the coat of the frog turns yellow
(12)When there is a blue light in the fire it is a sign of [?]
(13) If a flock of geese were flying, and going towards the south it would be a sign of bad weather.
(14) When the wind whistles around the houses it is a sign of rain
(15) When the soot begins to fall from the chimney it is a sign of rain
(16) When the hens begin to scratch themselves it is a sign of rain
(17) When the cattle turn their backs to the ditches it is a sign of rain
(18) When the moon is on its back it is a sign of rain
(19) When the cricket sings loudly in the night it is a sign of rain(continues on next page)
